Oneida
Middle School
Mrs. Denise May
6th Grade English
Rules |
Consequences |
Rewards |
|
1st 9 Weeks Project |
2nd 9 Weeks Project |
3rd 9 Weeks
Project |
4th 9 Weeks
Project |
Pictures |
Syllabus |
Grading Policy |
Grading Scale |
Rules
Follow directions the first
time given.
Keep hands, feet, and all
objects to yourself.
No talking without
permission.
No profanity or rudeness to
others.
Bring all needed materials
to class and be in assigned seat on time.
Consequences
1st Offense
Warning
2nd Offense
Behavior Log
3rd Offense Think
Sheet
4th Offense Sent
to Mrs. Butler
Rewards
Praise
Positive Notes Home
Free Homework Passes
Group Rewards
1st 9 Weeks
Project
Book Report in a Container Project!
Directions:
The
Outside (20 points)
Choose
any container for your book project.
You may choose any container that suits your needs or theme of your
book. (Examples: manila envelope, paper bag, plastic bag, can
with a cover, or box.) Decorate the
container with details appropriate to the book. We should know something about the book by examining the
outside. Be sure your name and title of
book are labeled on the outside.
The
Inside (75 points)
The
inside of the container should include the following materials.
1.
Questions-Write
15 questions that could be answered by reading the book. (15 points)
2.
Vocabulary-A
ten word glossary of unfamiliar words from the book and a short definition for
each word should be included here. Each
work needs to be used in a new meaningful sentence. (20 points)
3.
Other-Five
items that depict the story in some way.
These items may be actual items.
4.
Literature
Elements-You must write 3 sentences about each of the following: the setting of the book and the characters
in the book. (10 points)
5.
You
must write 3 paragraphs about the plot of the story. Remember to include what happened in the beginning, the middle,
and the end. (20 points)
Presentation:
Students
will present their book in a container project to the class. They will explain the following: why they decorated their container as they
did, the five items and how they relate to their story, the setting of their
book (the time and place), and the characters in the book.
2nd 9 Weeks
Project
During this 9 weeks, the students will have a choice of projects. They may complete a science fair project, or they may complete an alternative project. Below are the directions for both of these projects.
Science
Fair Project-Research Paper
I.
Page
1-Title Page
A.
Title
in middle of page
B.
Name,
Group, Date in bottom right-hand corner.
II.
Page
2-Table of Contents
A.
List
each section with page numbers
III.
Page
3-Abstract
A.
Mini
Overview
1.
Introduction
2.
Problem
3.
Hypothesis
4.
Materials
and Methods
IV.
Page
4-History
A.
Research
and findings about your topic
1.
Must
be in own words
2.
Can
use internet, encyclopedias, textbooks, personal interviews
V.
Page
5 or 6-Procedures
A.
Step
by step instructions on how you did your project
VI.
Page
6 or 7-Conclusion
A.
Results
B.
Accept
or reject hypothesis
VII.
Page
7 or 8-Bibliography
A.
Alphabetical
list of reference materials
B.
Acknowledgements
3rd
9 Weeks Project
Oral
Presentation
Direction
Sheet
1.
State
the title of your book. (10 points)
2.
State
the author of your book (10 points)
3.
Name
and describe the main character(s). (10
points)
4.
Name
and describe the setting. (10 points)
The setting should include where the story takes place and when the story takes
place.
5.
Briefly
summarize the story in your own words.
(Copying from the back of the book is not allowed.) (30 points)
6.
Tell
if you liked the book and why. (5
points)
7.
Make
a power point presentation to go along with your oral book report. You will use the presentation to help you
introduce the book you have read to your classmates. (25 points)
REMINDERS:
1.
Reports
are due on time. Twenty points will be
subtracted for each day you are late.
2.
You
may use note cards, but do not read your report directly from your cards.
3.
Do
not chew gum or eat candy while giving your presentation.
4.
Do
not speak softly.
5.
Do
not use and and-ah so so stuff you know while giving your report.
6.
Do
practice your report several times at home.
7.
Do
use your own words.
8.
Do
have good eye contact.
9.
Do
have good posture.